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Real-time nanoscale imaging reveals antibody access on cancer vesicles
Researchers at Kanazawa University's Nano Life Science Institute have developed a novel method to observe antibody interactions with cancer-related proteins on tiny membrane vesicles. Using high-speed atomic force microscopy, the team discovered that protein quantity does not guarantee antibody accessibility. The findings, published in Small Methods, offer crucial insights into individual cancer-derived vesicles. While further research is needed for clinical application, this technique paves the way for advanced cancer diagnostics.